Happy New Year's Eve! If you weren't lucky enough to get a calendar covered in adorably cute puppies in your stocking, don't you worry - I've rounded up some great (and free!) printable 2013 calendars.

Above: If you've ever dabbled in the crafty collage-style creation of a mood board, this calendar from DesignLoveFest is perfect for you! (And it's my top 2013 pick.) Each month has a space at the top to stick inspiration images, notes, and other ephemera to create a custom design that suits you and your space.

This pretty one-page DIY calendar design from Breanna Roseis meant to be printed, hung from a dowel, and adorned with accouterments - but you could also keep it really simple and frame it. The hand-painted succulent design would be perfect for anyone that enjoys gardening.

For the bird-lover, choose from more than 40 artist-illustrated owls to create your own custom calendar! The Owl Barn's Owl Lover 2013 Calendar is so cute I can hardly stand it.

Are vintage designs more your style? I love that this Victorian printable calendar looks like it could be right out of the 1800's. (But don't worry, it's definitely designed for 2013.)

This colorful, free printable 2013 calendar from Creative Mamma would be a colorful addition to your kitchen or office. This calendar has lots of room for writing and doodling - perfect if you want something functional and not just decorative.

Finally, The Twinery has an adorable polka-dot design that would bring the perfect amount of color to your wall. It's available in 8.5" x11", or half-size at 5.5"x8.5" for a cute mini-calendar that would be perfect for adding some confetti color to a grey cubicle wall. (And yes, I am looking at a grey cubicle wall right now that could really use a splash of color!)

Go forth and print your favorite calendars! And have a safe and happy New Year.

While some still feel like it's a faux pas to wear white after Labor Day, others embrace winter whites in fashion and home decorating. Winter white decor, whether permanently or decoratively for the festivities, is a gorgeous, glamorous way to go. Check out some super chic inspiration to decorate with Winter Whites below.

Living Rooms are a space where winter whites can really shine. Decorative home accessories in an all white palette add a new and interesting feel for winter. These wintry white living rooms work whether you want a rustic or a modern look; no matter what design style, these white living rooms are classic.

Dining Rooms can really make a statement either accented or completely designed in white. Make sure you and your guests are neat and tidy otherwise these stylish white rooms will be a big mess after a holiday dinner party. And if you are nervous to go completely white in the dining room, try beautiful white table decorlike flowers, vases and lace placemats.

White kitchens and bathrooms have a wonderfully pristine, chic feel to them. While I would personally destroy a white kitchen, others who favor take out menus to recipe books can certainly enjoy a winter white kitchen. Powder rooms or master bathrooms are stunning in all white, and with so many beautiful white stone options, this is a popular look for any home.

Don’t ask a designer what their New Year’s design resolutions are, because you will probably not hear, “Go to the gym more often” or “give up sweets.” We are an insane bunch who can’t stop obsessing over interiors and how we can constantly update them without going broke. That said, I do have some musts for 2013. Curious?

1. Begin to Use Emerald Green. I know it’s the Pantone color of the year, but besides that, it adds a real punch of color into a room. I happen to love it with navy and white. I know some designers may Oz-up an entire room, but I’m much more cautious and would only use it with accessories until I was sure it was the color for me. You might also think about recovering a chair or ottoman with emerald fabric. I would and pipe it in navy for a preppy look.

2. Get Something brass immediately. This is a no-brainer: from elegant wall lights and custom looking ceiling lights to kitchen hardware and table legs, I am sold. I also think this trend will last a while, so investing in brass is probably better than the parachute pants you had in the 80s.

3. Buy something modernist. I can be stuck in a rut like everybody else and never step out of my comfort zone. I have always admired modernist furniture but never took the plunge, 2013 may be the year. Like taking baby steps with color, for me, adding modernist furniture will probably start with a chair or bench. The wishbone chair has caught my eye many times in the past and could be the perfect breakfast room chair.

Hi friends! Merry Christmas from my home to yours. By now I suspect all your stockings are hung by the chimney {with care of course} and you're spending time with loved ones. Or, if you're like me, you're frantically wrapping those last minute gifts you bought over the weekend!

If you're in my boat, I thought I'd share some of my favorite DIY wrapping tips. No need to go buy reams of holiday paper that'll sit. Just look around the house and use what's close at hand - and you'll have prettiest of presents come tomorrow morning!

1. Have fun with ribbon. Criss-cross, zig-zag, layer it on. You can make your own pattern over the top of any simple craft paper. I love the graphic look of this green and white example.

The new year is almost upon us, but before I start anticipating 2013’s newest home decorating themes, I’m taking inventory of the most popular looks from the past year. One of my absolute favorites is an interior scheme done in white and pale (even raw) wood. Its roots are Scandinavian, I suspect; aesthetic is pure Nordic cool. It’s versatile too. You can mix in pops of color, from pastels to brights; weave in earthy textures and natural elements for an organic design theme or add a few well-placed industrial-inspired pieces. I prefer it in its purest form, as seen below.

These rooms are all done with an incredibly pared down palette, but there’s nothing boring about them. The look is fresh, and actually, quite active, since the wide variety of furniture forms lead your eye around the space.

In the living room of this California residence decorated by designer Jamie Bush, custom floor-to-ceiling wood cabinetry is a dramatic backdrop for the clean lines of the furniture and white pottery collection.

The dining room, designed by Susanna Vento, is one of my favorites. I adore the multitude of diagonals, from the dowel-leg chairs to the splayed table legs. And that pale wood shelf filled with simple white ceramics is mesmerizing. Notice that each single piece is executed in both wood and white.

Finally, the most peaceful space is, fittingly, the bedroom, photographed by Paul Whicheloe, a mattress on the floor swathed in a puffy duvet, with two horizontal boards of plywood serving as a headboard/accent wall. The square wood pots of grass add a bit of Zen.

Christmas is five days away. You've got all your gifts wrapped, your holiday cards written and mailed, your menus planned and prepped...and...what? That hysterical laughter you hear? That's me, because I have none of those things done. And I'll bet there's a chance you're still scrambling on at least one front. That's just the nature of this time of year, after all. So I like to keep a list of last-minute home decor gifts in my back pocket—items that I can call upon if I need something for my hostess, a client, a white elephant party, or that distant relative who dropped in unannounced.

Candleholders are a great example of a last-minute all-purpose gift. They're versatile, they have a warm and wintry appeal, and everyone has a use for them at one time or another. Look for stylistically basic pieces (nothing flashy!) in neutral materials. Similarly, a comfy knit throw or pair of decorative pillows in an on-trend print like chevron is a can't-miss bet. Accessories that can be swapped and stored when seasons and fashions change are a no-pressure but thoughtful gesture, and they give your recipient lots of options.

Sometimes it’s not about adding an inflatable Santa but creating a holiday look that compliments an existing interior design scheme. I love taking a basic, like a classic off white slipcover sofa, and making it look custom as well as designer done. Timeless home decorating is about using things that never go out of style and that can look chic even when decorating for the holidays!

I challenged myself to take a piece of furniture that many of us have and create two holiday looks for Christmas that can also look fabulous throughout the year. Whether you go all red or all green or mix them together, the end result will be a stylish sofa that is festive yet not too theme-driven.

Brightly colored lighting can actually look like custom lighting when paired with similar colored accessories, so don’t be afraid to go bold. Remember, decorating should be as much fun as the holiday season, so kick back on that perfectly accessorized sofa and toast your ability to style like a pro.

Decorative mirrors always help open up a room as they bounce light throughout the space. If you have a small room, few windows, or not a lot of natural light, make a statement with a large mirror to help create the feeling of more space. This living room featured in the October/November 2012 Issue of Rue Magazine defines the idea of the statement mirror. (Interior Design and Styling by Kelley Moore. Photography by Michelle Drewes.)

A statement mirror can also add height to your room and give the feeling that the ceilings are taller than they really are. In this traditional living room from Better Homes and Gardens the large mirror is placed between two large windowed doors, giving the space the feeling that it is completely open.

Get the look of this traditional living room with an arched mirror inspired by this living space with these items, all from Lamps Plus.